The character of covetousness, is what a man generally acquires more through some niggardliness or ill grace in little and inconsiderable things, than in expenses of any consequence.
Alexander PopeAll nature mourns, the skies relent in showers; hushed are the birds, and closed the drooping flowers.
Alexander PopeGet place and wealth, if possible with grace; if not, by any means get wealth and place.
Alexander Pope